Fall Welcome Rally (Westville)
Since the brutal killing of George Floyd, millions of Americans and people in other countries have been shocked and outraged. Hundreds of protests have been held in cities large and small across America – perhaps the largest demonstrations against racism since the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Urgent questions about inequality, racial discrimination and police violence have opened up a national dialogue.
Engage with us in faculty-driven discussion as we reflect on these recent events and social movements.
Register for the Virtual Lecture Series
Registration is not required, but it is strongly encouraged. The Zoom password is 5Kb0AC.
The Return of Black-Led Grassroots Politics
What are the structures and practices of racism in the US? How do protests, defunding police, and removing statues address inequality? What do protests accomplish?
Interview with Q&A
Thursday, September 3, 12:30-1:45 PM
Glen Ford
Executive Editor, Black Agenda Report, a leading independent black journal
Race and Wrongful Convictions
How is the criminal justice system racially biased? What practices by police and courts express and affect race inequality? What actions might challenge wrongful convictions?
Presentation with Q&A
Tuesday, October 6, 12:30-1:45 PM
Nicky Jackson, Ph.D. with Roosevelt Glen
Associate Professor, PNW with Author and Exoneree
Media Framing and the Politics of Racism
How do media frame police violence and protests? How do media promote politician reforms and silence black voices for systemic change? How do media represent race relations?
Presentation with Q&A
Tuesday, November 3, 12:30-1:45 PM
Lee Artz, Ph.D.
Professor of Communication, PNW
How to Talk About Race in the 21st Century
What is the global context for race? What is the connection between race and colonialism? How can we understand individual and systemic racism?
Presentation with Q&A
Monday, November 30, 2:00-3:15 PM
Kim Scipes, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology, PNW
Series Host
Series Moderator